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CK09 CHO

2009 Ford Ka

White Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

111,865 mi
Last recorded111,865 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2009 Ford Ka50,765 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK09 CHO
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 111,865 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s/f, n/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s/f, n/s/f (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded o/s/f, n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front inner cv has damp of oil

Nearside Front tyre on 3mm

Nearside Rear hand brake cable clips holder has damage

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. may require attention (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre on 2mm

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump plug washer (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s/r, n/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle beam corroded

engine oil level low

o/s/r, n/s/r tyre on 3 mm

Pass 3 Jul 2024 109,507 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2024 109,507 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 102,502 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2023 102,488 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2022 96,578 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2022 96,561 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 92,558 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2020 84,244 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 82,688 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both front link arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

unable to penetrate corrosion to rear axel

Pass 13 Nov 2018 80,739 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 80,739 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected coil spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 75,937 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 67,705 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 59,801 miles

hand brake travel high / nsr hand brake low effort close fail

long foot brake travel / nsf pads low

rear axcel heavily corroded

wish bone bushes parted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 59,581 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temp cap (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

hand brake travel high / nsr hand brake low effort close fail

long foot brake travel / nsf pads low

rear axcel heavily corroded

wish bone bushes parted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 52,286 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 45,803 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear silencer

Pass 5 May 2012 34,644 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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CK09 CHO is a 2009 Ford Ka in White with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2009 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.5% with a typical mileage of 50,765 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CK09 CHO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 17 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CK09 CHO registered?

CK09 CHO is a 2009 Ford Ka, first registered on 31 March 2009.

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